Step-sequencing other synth from G2

heid'

Hello from France where the weather is beautifull today,

I would like to use my G2X as a midi step sequencer for an external midi synthesizer. For that, I am looking for a way to send for examples 3 sequences (3 rows) via midi out port. I have to assign a midi number (CC) to each sequence in the G2X, but I don't know how to do it ... Do you think it's possible ? If yes, it's very good, because I won't have to buy a Doepfer Maq 16/3 Wink

Thank you for your help.

iPassenger · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:01 am Post subject:

Aww that's easy:

Make three level sequencers, patch each one to a seperate controller send module, switch the send channel on the controller send module to the same one as the unit you are trying to control.

Patch an LFO or ClkGen 1/16 into the Clk inputs of the sequencers and if necessary patch sync or Clk Active output of the ClkGen to the Rst input of each sequencer.

N thats it really. Very Happy

I would make you a patch but I am at work.

heid' · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:41 am Post subject:

Ok, thank you iPassenger ; I don't know how to use the midi modules ... after work, if you find time, perhaps could you send an example ? (if not, don't worry, I will find it by myself... Wink

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heid' · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:13 am Post subject:

Perfect ! It works ! Thanks again Wink

iPassenger · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:59 am Post subject:

Nice one, glad I could help Smile

If you use the "Clk Active" to reset the sequencers rather than the "sync", you can then have each sequencer play a different length pattern and build some really complex poly rhythm style sequence lines.

heid' · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:14 am Post subject:

Yes, it's very interesting Wink

Just one more question : actually, each step are played ... how can I do to program sequences in wich only few steps will be played (for example, if we take a phrase of 8 steps, and if we would like to play only the steps number 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8 ) ?
Wink

iPassenger · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:25 am Post subject:

You'll need a sample and hold for each sequencer.

Wire from the gate out of the sequencer into the trig input of the S&H and the control output of the sequencer into the other S&H input. Then wire from the sample and hold output to your controller send module.

Now only when you create a trigger on the sequencer will the control value be sent to the midi controller send module and the value will hold until it receives another trigger.

heid' · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:54 am Post subject:

Ok; I will try it tonight; thank you again Wink

heid' · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

OK; thank you ipassenger, everything works now Wink

dasz · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:33 am Post subject:

how is the sequencing going?

Me, I too am into sequencing with the G2. Just love the interface. Let us know if you have any questions or what you are doing with the sequencers.

Me, I use a master sequencer brain in 1 G2 with my drums and mixer for the external gear, with a 2nd G2 for an extra panel and sequencers for simultaneous multi track live editing/tweaking. Driving drums, sub, a x0xb0x and Blofeld (with samples, soon). Great for Minimal progressive electro/trance

Here is what it sounds like:
http://soundcloud.com/dasz/somerville-haagen-v2

/Dasz

kcinsu · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject:

I am currently sequencing my Virus TI with the G2.

My quad G5 died, and financially beyond repair. I'll be replacing it with a new macbook pro, but until I scrounge up the funds for that, I am stuck with just my hardware. I am using a computer that is sluggish at best, even to surf the net.

So sad.

Anyways, I couldn't sit still without making music... so I put together a simple sequencer setup to keep me busy. I've been having fun just jamming on hardware... but now I am itching to record it, and start cutting things up, and producing it... and I can't!

Sad

Soon though...